Fabrication and Maintenance Technician
Job in
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-08
Listing for:
Microspec Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training, trade school, or equivalent work experience preferred.
- 5+ years of light manual machining, welding, fabrication, maintenance, or manufacturing support experience.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment, fixtures, tooling, and facility-related issues with limited supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, measurements, routers, work instructions, and preventive maintenance documentation.
- Basic computer skills required;
Microsoft Office and CAD experience preferred. - A valid state-issued driver's license is required.
- Reports To:
Maintenance Assistant Manager - Primary responsibility:
Independently fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fixtures, equipment, and facility systems to support production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement objectives. - Essential functions of the position (not limited to tasks listed):
- Educational and Skills requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training, trade school, or equivalent work experience preferred.
- 5+ years of light manual machining, welding, fabrication, maintenance, or manufacturing support experience.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment, fixtures, tooling, and facility-related issues with limited supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, measurements, routers, work instructions, and preventive maintenance documentation.
- Basic computer skills required;
Microsoft Office and CAD experience preferred. - A valid state-issued driver's license is required.
- Reports To:
Maintenance Assistant Manager - Primary responsibility:
Independently fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fixtures, equipment, and facility systems to support production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement objectives. - Essential functions of the position (not limited to tasks listed):
- Fabricate new fixtures, tooling, guards, brackets, and equipment components from engineering drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, or existing samples.
- Modify and improve existing jigs, fixtures, and support equipment to improve safety, usability, quality, or production efficiency.
- Set up and safely operate machine shop equipment, welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools within assigned capabilities.
- Plan, prioritize, and complete assigned fabrication, repair, and improvement projects with limited supervision.
- Maintain accurate records of upcoming, in-process, and completed work, including parts used, work performed, and status updates.
- Complete required Microspec documentation including routers, logs, records, preventive maintenance forms, and project notes.
- Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and upgrade manufacturing equipment, support equipment, and facility systems as requested.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per documented procedures and identify follow-up work needed to maintain equipment reliability.
- Assist in identifying root causes of recurring maintenance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Respond to urgent equipment or facility needs while maintaining safe work practices and communicating status to appropriate personnel.
- Provide guidance to Level 1 technicians on routine fabrication, maintenance, documentation, and safe work practices when requested.
- Communicate material, tooling, safety, and equipment needs to the Maintenance Team Lead or appropriate personnel.
- Support continuous improvement activities related to production flow, fixture reliability, workplace organization, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
- Other tasks as requested or required by Management.
- Possible off-shift winter grounds maintenance, as requested.
- Is the work described above checked by another individual? ? YES ? NO
- Persistent:
Standing: (45) % Sitting: (45) % Walking: (10) % - Consistent lifting of up to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
- lifting of 1 lb. – Frequently
- Maximum carrying distance of up to 100 ft. – Occasionally
- Reaching – must be able to reach machines…
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